1. Messene: Sat on pace last start at Rosehill and seemed to have every chance when weakened out of it from a good spot in the run. Goes forward to lead probably from the wide barrier.
2. Index Linked: God horse but clearly his best runs in the past few preps have been over further and happy to take him on here.
3. Rudy: Looks to be in for a very big prep. Doesn’t win out of turn this horse but looks very well off today and the wetter the better for this horse! Gun run from barrier 3.
4. Heart Testa: Hard horse to catch, but when he runs well, he generally wins. Back in class here after a tough run and 1 week backup… not for mine.
5. Destiny’s Kiss: Never won first up and clearly wants further, last win over 3200m!
6. Sadler’s Lake: Very good win last start at Randwick over Forget who has come out and won yesterday at Newcastle as well. Will be on speed from positive barrier also. Key chance.
8. Dragon Flyer: 2nd to The Offer two back but that form hasn’t been franked since. Didn’t run well last start a concern here also. Has ability.
9. Rekindled Power: Never won first up. 3rd to Delecatation in 3Y-GP2 at Randwick last prep… has run some very good races in 3YO grade. Big step up here.
10. Puzzling Wonder: CL-2 winner… previous win that was a maiden. No thanks.
11. Never Back Down: 3rd to Dupe Em last start… average type.
Comments: Two clear standouts and no surprise they are at the top of betting in Rudy and Sadler’s Lake. I think Rudy has the most upside even at the weights and i’m happy to be on today.
Confidence 80%
Strategy: Rudy to win. Saver bet Sadler’s Lake.
